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About Mashona CattleAbout Mashona Cattle

The Mashona cattle breed is indigenous to Zimbabwe and is also known as the Rhodesian Shorthorn. They are medium-sized cattle with a compact and muscular build, and have a distinctive hump over the shoulder. The coat color is usually red or white, and the cattle have long and upward-curving horns. The Mashona breed is well adapted to the hot and dry climate of Zimbabwe and are known for their disease resistance and ability to forage for food. They are mainly used for beef production and as draft animals for agricultural work.